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'Whole system shift' required to introduce Alzheimer's drug in Ireland

Physicians and experts in the realm of Alzheimer’s research have hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for effective treatments after a new drug was seen to reduce memory decline among patients in the initial phases of the disease. To discuss...

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17.25 30 Nov 2022


'Whole system shift' required to introduce Alzheimer's drug in Ireland


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Physicians and experts in the realm of Alzheimer’s research have hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for effective treatments after a new drug was seen to reduce memory decline among patients in the initial phases of the disease.

To discuss the landmark findings and their potential significance, Kieran was joined by Professor Sean Kennelly, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine at Tallaght University Hospital...


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